Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Shanghai (IST - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$710	Etihad, China Eastern 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $710
Cheapest one-way flight	$399	China Southern 1 stop 26 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $399
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,019	Turkish Airlines Nonstop 11 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $1,019
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,038	China Southern 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Sun, Apr 26	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $1,038
Cheapest business class flights	$1,824	EgyptAir 1 stop 21 hr Fri, May 29 — Sat, Jun 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is currently $1,824

Fastest flight	9 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Istanbul to Shanghai takes 9 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $465–900
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $640–800

Popular airlines from Istanbul to Shanghai

Turkish Airlines

Nonstop

from $1,019

Typical price: $1,000–1,900

11 weekly nonstop flights

IST - PVG Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $730–1,150

6 weekly nonstop flights

IST - PVG Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

25 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Thu, Sat
China Southern

from $711

Typical price: $600–1,050

95 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG, SHA Every day
Air China

Typical price: $680–860

42 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG, SHA Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
British Airways

from $1,473

Typical price: $1,100–2,450

20 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG Every day
Qatar Airways

from $761

Typical price: $710–1,050

14 weekly connecting flights

IST - PVG Every day

Popular airports near Istanbul

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)

Istanbul Türkiye 1 hr 19 mi
Istanbul Airport (IST)

Istanbul Türkiye 45 min 21 mi
Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI)

Bursa Türkiye 2 hr 22 min 60 mi
Tekirdag Ataturk Corlu Airport (TEQ)

Tekirdağ Türkiye 1 hr 31 min 56 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Istanbul to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Istanbul to Shanghai are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $465 to $900.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, China Eastern from $710. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $399.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,019, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $711, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,473, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $761, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai starts at $710 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $399 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

9 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Istanbul to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Istanbul to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Istanbul to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 11 nonstop flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 95 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Istanbul to Shanghai are:

China Eastern offers 6 nonstop flights and 25 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Air China offers 42 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
British Airways offers 20 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Istanbul and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Istanbul to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad, China Eastern from $710. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $399.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,019, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 1.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $711, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $1,473, flying from Jun 18 to Jul 4.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Istanbul to Shanghai is $761, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.

Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Istanbul to Shanghai.

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 China Eastern direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Shanghai at price $1,038 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

Turkish Airlines and China Eastern fly direct from Istanbul to Shanghai.

There are 11 Turkish Airlines direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 6 China Eastern direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Istanbul to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shanghai start at $1,019 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jul 1 with Turkish Airlines.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Istanbul to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shanghai start at $1,824 from Fri, May 29 to Sat, Jun 13 with EgyptAir.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Istanbul and Shanghai start at $710 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8.

To book business class trips from Istanbul to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Istanbul and Shanghai starts at $1,038 from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26 with China Southern.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Istanbul and Shanghai at price $1,038 is offered by China Southern from Thu, Apr 23 to Sun, Apr 26.

To find last-minute flight deals from Istanbul to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.